Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five

[Stumblefoot]

2 hours ago, mysty said:

But Stumble DW's shoes are magnificent!  😁

THAT they are!

[drron29]

5 hours ago, canderson said:

For SS first timers ... what are "hosted tables"?

When a member of the senior crew invites guests to share a meal with them. Might be the Captain or as on 1 cruise the ship's Engineer which was a very interesting night.

On SS you would receive an envelope at your door with the invitation.

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[Host Jazzbeau]

12 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said:

I take umbrage at these disparaging accusations! My last cruise I managed to pack all 18 pairs into less than half of a suitcase! 

Ballet flats?  😀

[canderson]

6 hours ago, drron29 said:

When a member of the senior crew invites guests to share a meal with them. Might be the Captain or as on 1 cruise the ship's Engineer which was a very interesting night.

On SS you would receive an envelope at your door with the invitation.

Ah, right.  Wonder is SS has restarted that?  As of our last cruise in November 22, Celebrity was still avoiding that practice as a leftover from their pandemic policy.

[drron29]

They have not restarted yet at least on the Moon. As reported it is under consideration to be reinstated fleet wide. We have another month on the Moon and I doubt we will see it.

[Daveywavey70]

2 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Ballet flats?  😀

Not on this trip! 🙂 

[Daveywavey70]

Has anyone here ever taken a day trip to Antarctica? There's one from Perth that I may be able to wiggle in to my trip to AUS/NZ next January and think it might possibly work. I Know it's not the same as getting your boots on the ground, which I'm saving for a later adventure, but I think it might be a very nice little detour. 

[jpalbny]

13 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Has anyone here ever taken a day trip to Antarctica? There's one from Perth that I may be able to wiggle in to my trip to AUS/NZ next January and think it might possibly work. I Know it's not the same as getting your boots on the ground, which I'm saving for a later adventure, but I think it might be a very nice little detour. 

 

My sister has. She did that insane "world marathon challenge" a few years ago where you run a marathon each day for seven days, on a different continent each day. 

 

So on day 2 they flew from Cape Town to some airstrip on Antarctica, ran for a few hours, and flew back to CPT to refuel for the flight to Perth for round 3.

 

I can get you that info if you'd like... 😉

 

How does the trip you're looking at work? Definitely cool to consider. 

[Daveywavey70]

26 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

 

My sister has. She did that insane "world marathon challenge" a few years ago where you run a marathon each day for seven days, on a different continent each day. 

 

So on day 2 they flew from Cape Town to some airstrip on Antarctica, ran for a few hours, and flew back to CPT to refuel for the flight to Perth for round 3.

 

I can get you that info if you'd like... 😉

 

How does the trip you're looking at work? Definitely cool to consider. 

Thanks JP, there's no landing. It leaves Perth 8am, fly to the Continent and then it does 4 hours flight seeing over the continent before heading back.Supposed to be the best day trip in the world! https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/the-worlds-most-unique-scenic-flight

Edited April 20, 2023 by Daveywavey70

[jpalbny]

I Googled it and found the 26/1/24 departure from Perth. Looks fun! Go for it.

 

No single supplement! 

Edited April 20, 2023 by jpalbny

[Daveywavey70]

10 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

No single supplement! 

And all inclusive! Yay! 

It means a bit more too-ing and fro-ing with an extra trip from SYD-PER then flying afterwards from PER to CNS. I Tried switching the Indian Pacific so I Could do it all at the same time in Perth but the train on the 28th is full. 

[Daveywavey70]

Proposed Itin now would be 

02/01/24 Fly MAN-SYD arrive 03/01

Overnight Sydney 

04/01Fly SYD-AYQ 2 Nights Uluru

06/01 Fly AYQ-PER Overnight Perth 

07/01 Embark Indian Pacific to SYD Arrive 10/01

10/01 Fly Syd-BHQ  2 Nights 

12/01 Fly BHQ-SYD overnight Sydney

13/01 Embark Apex 12 nights

25/01Disembark Apex fly SYD-PER 2 Night Perth 

26/01 Day Trip Antarctica

27/01 Fly PER-CNS Stay Cairns 4 Nights

31/01 Fly Home

[mysty]

55 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Proposed Itin now would be 

02/01/24 Fly MAN-SYD arrive 03/01

Overnight Sydney 

04/01Fly SYD-AYQ 2 Nights Uluru

06/01 Fly AYQ-PER Overnight Perth 

07/01 Embark Indian Pacific to SYD Arrive 10/01

10/01 Fly Syd-BHQ  2 Nights 

12/01 Fly BHQ-SYD overnight Sydney

13/01 Embark Apex 12 nights

25/01Disembark Apex fly SYD-PER 2 Night Perth 

26/01 Day Trip Antarctica

27/01 Fly PER-CNS Stay Cairns 4 Nights

31/01 Fly Home

 

Sounds wonderful DW!

[drron29]

For anyone interested in flights over Antarctica this site lists them. Can be sold through Qantas as well but most are charters.

https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/

[Daveywavey70]

3 minutes ago, drron29 said:

For anyone interested in flights over Antarctica this site lists them. Can be sold through Qantas as well but most are charters.

https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/

Thanks drron, that's where Ive been looking. Looks like a good way to wind up my adventure. I Was planning on ending up on the Gold Coast for a couple of nights at the Versace until they decided to pull out of the Hotel this week! They must of heard I was on my way. Cairns it is then!

[TLCOhio]

22 hours ago, Dolcevita Diva said:

Have a most marvelous time, @TLCOhio!  Very much look forward to your report. 

 

For our South Florida friend, my report from last night's Broadway Series musical about the Temptations can be summarized in two words: Super Excellent!!  Why?

 

Amazing cast with extremely good singing, dancing, etc.  There is also a "Real Story" there to go with the music and moves.  Like in life, there were "Ups and Downs" that faced the various members of the Temptations over the decades.  The cast was large and talented as shown below from my cell phone snap when they were doing their finishing number with all of the music performers seen on stage.  

 

This story weaves in with Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Barry Gordy, etc.  Lots of fun memories and exciting to bring back some of the "Good Old Days".  Hope you enjoy and have the same or similar such a talented cast.  The staging and costumes were Broadway quality.  The crowd loved it!!  Great entertainment.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

[Mr Luxury]

6 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Not on this trip! 🙂 

Stockings?

[Daveywavey70]

13 minutes ago, Mr Luxury said:

Stockings?

Nope, not even when I’m staying in the room at the Palace in Broken Hill where Priscilla was filmed. I do quite like the shoe on top of the bus though. 

 

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great safe fun day all!

[zqtchas]

[zqtchas]

[rojaan19]

22 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Proposed Itin now would be 

02/01/24 Fly MAN-SYD arrive 03/01

Overnight Sydney 

04/01Fly SYD-AYQ 2 Nights Uluru

06/01 Fly AYQ-PER Overnight Perth 

07/01 Embark Indian Pacific to SYD Arrive 10/01

10/01 Fly Syd-BHQ  2 Nights 

12/01 Fly BHQ-SYD overnight Sydney

13/01 Embark Apex 12 nights

25/01Disembark Apex fly SYD-PER 2 Night Perth 

26/01 Day Trip Antarctica

27/01 Fly PER-CNS Stay Cairns 4 Nights

31/01 Fly Home

 

26/01  is AUSTRALIA DAY !!  So should be extra special !!

[Daveywavey70]

Fabulous! I Hope I don’t get the same shock that I had on 26/1 this year for republic day in India. Not only could I not get a drink from the bar they even stripped my minibar out. I Take it that doesn’t happen in Oz? 

[jpalbny]

40 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said:

Fabulous! I Hope I don’t get the same shock that I had on 26/1 this year for republic day in India. Not only could I not get a drink from the bar they even stripped my minibar out. I Take it that doesn’t happen in Oz? 

 

The republic would crumble, if that were the case!